Bio Ionic recalls one-inch barrel curling irons because the barrel can snap off and burn users
The hot barrel of the curling iron can snap and detach, which can burn the person using it; the company has had 258 reports of this, including six minor burn injuries.
What to do
Stop using the curling iron right away, unplug it, and contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement. You will be asked to cut off the plug and send it back using a prepaid shipping label.
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Recall details
- Product
- Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron
- Hazard
- The barrel of the curling iron can snap and detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 258 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
- Units
- About 357,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at Amazon and Bioionic.com. In-store and online at Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, and Nordstrom and in salons and beauty supply stores nationwide from August 2022 through July 2024 for about $165.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- October 23, 2025
- Recall date
- October 23, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
J & D Brush Recalls Bio Ionic Hair Curling Irons Due to Burn Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves the Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron model number LXT-CL-1.0 with a date code between 0722 and 1223. The curling iron has a black handle and black barrel. The product measures about 15.8 inches long by 2.87 inches high by 1.65 inches wide and weighs about 15 ounces. The curling iron handle has a blue BIOIONIC logo and a black label that provides operating instructions. The model number can be found on the rating label located on the handle of the curling iron. The date code is engraved on the prongs of the plug in the format MMYY representing the month and year.
- Hazard
- The barrel of the curling iron can snap and detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron, unplug it, and contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement curling iron. Consumers will be asked to cut off the plug and return the plug to the recalling firm using a prepaid shipping label. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 258 reports of the curling iron barrel detaching, including six minor burn injuries.
- Number of units
- About 357,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at Amazon and Bioionic.com. In-store and online at Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, and Nordstrom and in salons and beauty supply stores nationwide from August 2022 through July 2024 for about $165.
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